I keep my house tidy, because then I can think clearly. I feel the same about myself. Presenting yourself well is a working-class thing - my dad was a printer, but he wore a tie most days. The ungroomed look belongs more to the middle classes.

I love England. I don't really like places when they're too hot. It's my Celtic blood.

Songwriting helps me sort out my personal problems. With acting, you're just a tool for someone's ideas.

Pop music should be about young people.

I've always thought that actors wanted to be pop musicians and pop musicians wanted to be actors.

I keep my house tidy, because then I can think clearly. I feel the same about myself. Presenting yourself well is a working-class thing - my dad was a printer, but he wore a tie most days. The ungroomed look belongs more to the middle classes.

I think sometimes my controlling instincts came out of a fear of other people.